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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
This $40 Million Caribbean Estate Is Like Your Own Private Resort
Your next vacation home could well be in 'America's Paradise.' A quaint hilltop estate in the U.S. Virgin Islands has just hit the market for $40 million. Perched atop two hillside acres on the island of St. John, the aptly named Le Paradis (or 'Paradise' in English) is surrounded by protected parklands that provide residents with an unmatched level of privacy. Tucked away in the private enclave Estate Catherineberg, the palatial mansion offers striking panoramas of St. John's north shore. Corby Parfitt and Eric Bauman of U.S. Virgin Islands Sotheby's International Realty hold the listing. More from Robb Report This $72.5 Million Utah Ranch's 7,000+ Rugged Acres Include a Backcountry Camp Jeff Bezos Has Changed the Location of His Extravagant Venice Wedding Following Protests Wealthy Europeans Moving to Tax Havens Are Getting Hit With Exit Charges From Their Home Countries Le Paradis dates back to 1981, but was recently treated to a meticulous, multi-year renovation, according to press materials. World-renowned architects Tony Ingrao and Mario Nievera teamed up with Kevin Qualls of local firm Springline Architects to rebuild and expand the home. The sprawling pad offers some 16,450 square feet of living space and no less than eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and three half baths. Through the gated entry, a winding palm tree-lined pathway leads to the central courtyard and the main home. The great room showcases soaring cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, sleek hardwood floors, and large windows that allow light to filter into the nearby lounge and dining area. The interior decor spotlights materials from all around the world. The kitchen, for example, features custom St. Charles Sycamore cabinetry, locally quarried stone, imported Italian marble, and fixtures from THG and Gessi. The clever indoor-outdoor design of Le Paradis means that there are places to relax both inside and out. The rear deck affords gob-smacking vistas out over the infinity pool and spa, while the scenic covered terrace features an alfresco lounge and dining area. Back inside lies a state-of-the-art home theater with coastal views, two large executive offices, and a private wellness center with a fitness suite, spa, and meditation spaces. As for accommodation, the home offers a lavish primary suite with a private balcony plus six guest suites with spa-like en suites and custom built-ins. The property also includes dedicated staff accommodations. To top it off, Le Paradis is one of the only residences on St. John to feature a private elevator. RELATED: What It's Really Like to Buy a Private Island Those sweet on Saint Thomas might also be interested in a nine-acre spread that recently came to market. Comprised of four homes and a private waterfall, the $30 million estate would also make a great addition to your portfolio. We'll let you decide between the of Robb Report The 10 Priciest Neighborhoods in America (And How They Got to Be That Way) In Pictures: Most Expensive Properties Click here to read the full article.
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- General
- Los Angeles Times
For the Record - June 24, 2025
Eric Bauman: In the June 19 California section, an obituary for former labor leader Eric Bauman said he had done an interview in 2009 with the UCLA Film and Television Archive. The interview was with the public affairs talk show 'Get Used to It' and was made available online by UCLA. If you believe that we have made an error, or you have questions about The Times' journalistic standards and practices, you may contact the readers' representative by email at by phone at (877) 554-4000 or by mail at 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245. The readers' representative office is online at
Miami Herald
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Former California and Los Angeles Democratic Party chair Eric Bauman dies at 66
LOS ANGELES - Eric Bauman, a gruff and tireless political operative who led two of California's most powerful Democratic organizations before resigning amid misconduct allegations, died Monday. His family said in a statement that Bauman died at UCLA West Valley Medical Center after a long illness. He was 66. Born in the Bronx to an Army doctor and a registered nurse, Bauman went to military school and moved to Hollywood just before he turned 18. He became a nurse and met his husband, also a nurse, in a hospital cafeteria during an overnight shift in the early 1980s. Motivated in part by the AIDS crisis, Bauman became active in the Stonewall Democratic Club Los Angeles, a progressive political group, and was elected president of the organization in 1994. Bauman grew L.A. County Democratic Party into a political force as chairman from 2000 to 2017 and expanded the number of Democrats winning elections at every level of government, from water boards to the U.S. House of Representatives. "I turned the L.A. Democratic Party from a $50,000-a-year organization into a $1.5 million-a-year organization," he told a reporter in 2011. With a Bronx affect and a gold signet ring on his pinkie finger that he twisted when he was under pressure, Bauman built a reputation as an old-school party boss who would give you the bad news straight. Democrats compared him to Ray Liotta, and some called him the "Godfather of Democratic politics." "People come up to me on the street all the time and think I'm Joe Pesci," he told the Times in 2017. "I try to work with that." Bauman ran for state Democratic Party chair in 2017. After a bruising election that exposed the fractures between the progressive and establishment wings of the party, Bauman was elected by a mere 62 votes. He was the first openly gay and first Jewish person to chair the party. "I don't wear a button that says, 'Look at me, I'm gay,'" Bauman said in a 2009 interview with the UCLA Film and Television Archive. But, he said, "I never fail to recognize my partner from any podium. It is in my bio. It is a part of who I am." The high point of his tenure was the 2018 midterm elections, when California Democrats flipped seven seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and won back a veto-proof supermajority in the state Legislature. Bauman said he wanted to overturn California's voter-approved "jungle primary" system, which allows the top two vote-getters to advance to the general election, regardless of party. Bauman argued that Democrats should pick their own nominees, rather than spending millions of dollars fighting in the primaries. In late 2018, The Times reported that Bauman had made crude sexual comments and had engaged in unwanted touching or physical intimidation in professional settings, citing 10 party staff members and political activists. Bauman resigned, saying he planned to seek treatment for health issues and alcohol use. The state Democratic Party fired top staffers in the wake of the allegations and eventually paid more than $380,000 to settle a sexual misconduct lawsuit brought by three of his accusers. A party spokeswoman did not respond to requests for a statement on Bauman's death Tuesday. After his resignation, Bauman disappeared from public life for several years. More recently, he began hosting a radio show called "The UnCommon Sense Democrat" on the Inland Empire's KCAA-AM 1050. In the mid-2000s, when Republicans still represented many outlying areas of Los Angeles County, Bauman set up a "red zone program" at the L.A. County Democratic Party that funneled money and volunteers to Democrats running for seats in GOP strongholds. The investments were a gamble, but they built relationships and better candidates - and sometimes, a long shot candidate actually won, said former state lawmaker Miguel Santiago, who first got involved with the party in the early 2000s. "He was really hungry for Democratic wins," Santiago said. "There was no seat that that guy left on the table, whether it was a community college seat, a school board race, a water board race." Bauman also worked to strengthen ties with organized labor, now the California Democratic Party's most powerful ally, and build voter registration and turnout. State Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, who chaired the county party after Bauman, said he spent countless hours as a young volunteer entering information about newly registered voters into the party database. The data came from a booth that the Democratic Party set up outside citizenship ceremonies where newly eligible voters could register to vote as Democrats, he said. Bauman sent a signed card to each person, congratulating them and welcoming them to the party. "That touched people, and it showed them that they matter," Gonzalez said. Bauman also worked for Gov. Gray Davis and insurance commissioner John Garamendi and as a consultant to several Assembly speakers, including Anthony Rendon of Los Angeles and Toni Atkins of San Diego. He is survived by his husband and partner of 42 years, Michael Andraychak, and his father and sister, Richard and Roya Bauman. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Los Angeles Times
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Former California and Los Angeles Democratic Party chair Eric Bauman dies at 66
Eric Bauman, a gruff and tireless political operative who led two of California's most powerful Democratic organizations before resigning amid misconduct allegations, died Monday. His family said in a statement that Bauman died at UCLA West Valley Medical Center after a long illness. He was 66. Born in the Bronx to an Army doctor and a registered nurse, Bauman went to military school and moved to Hollywood just before he turned 18. He became a nurse and met his husband, also a nurse, in a hospital cafeteria during an overnight shift in the early 1980s. Motivated in part by the AIDS crisis, Bauman became active in the Stonewall Democratic Club Los Angeles, a progressive political group, and was elected president of the organization in 1994. Bauman grew L.A. County Democratic Party into a political force as chairman from 2000 to 2017 and expanded the number of Democrats winning elections at every level of government, from water boards to the U.S. House of Representatives. 'I turned the L.A. Democratic Party from a $50,000-a-year organization into a $1.5 million-a-year organization,' he told a reporter in 2011. With a Bronx affect and a gold signet ring on his pinkie finger that he twisted when he was under pressure, Bauman built a reputation as an old-school party boss who would give you the bad news straight. Democrats compared him to Ray Liotta, and some called him the 'Godfather of Democratic politics.' 'People come up to me on the street all the time and think I'm Joe Pesci,' he told the Times in 2017. 'I try to work with that.' Bauman ran for state Democratic Party chair in 2017. After a bruising election that exposed the fractures between the progressive and establishment wings of the party, Bauman was elected by a mere 62 votes. He was the first openly gay and first Jewish person to chair the party. 'I don't wear a button that says, 'Look at me, I'm gay,'' Bauman said in a 2009 interview with the UCLA Film and Television Archive. But, he said, 'I never fail to recognize my partner from any podium. It is in my bio. It is a part of who I am.' The high point of his tenure was the 2018 midterm elections, when California Democrats flipped seven seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and won back a veto-proof supermajority in the state Legislature. Bauman said he wanted to overturn California's voter-approved 'jungle primary' system, which allows the top two vote-getters to advance to the general election, regardless of party. Bauman argued that Democrats should pick their own nominees, rather than spending millions of dollars fighting in the primaries. In late 2018, The Times reported that Bauman had made crude sexual comments and had engaged in unwanted touching or physical intimidation in professional settings, citing 10 party staff members and political activists. Bauman resigned, saying he planned to seek treatment for health issues and alcohol use. The state Democratic Party fired top staffers in the wake of the allegations and eventually paid more than $380,000 to settle a sexual misconduct lawsuit brought by three of his accusers. A party spokeswoman did not respond to requests for a statement on Bauman's death Tuesday. After his resignation, Bauman disappeared from public life for several years. More recently, he began hosting a radio show called 'The UnCommon Sense Democrat' on the Inland Empire's KCAA-AM 1050. In the mid-2000s, when Republicans still represented many outlying areas of Los Angeles County, Bauman set up a 'red zone program' at the L.A. County Democratic Party that funneled money and volunteers to Democrats running for seats in GOP strongholds. The investments were a gamble, but they built relationships and better candidates — and sometimes, a long shot candidate actually won, said former state lawmaker Miguel Santiago, who first got involved with the party in the early 2000s. 'He was really hungry for Democratic wins,' Santiago said. 'There was no seat that that guy left on the table, whether it was a community college seat, a school board race, a water board race.' Bauman also worked to strengthen ties with organized labor, now the California Democratic Party's most powerful ally, and build voter registration and turnout. State Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, who chaired the county party after Bauman, said he spent countless hours as a young volunteer entering information about newly registered voters into the party database. The data came from a booth that the Democratic Party set up outside citizenship ceremonies where newly eligible voters could register to vote as Democrats, he said. Bauman sent a signed card to each person, congratulating them and welcoming them to the party. 'That touched people, and it showed them that they matter,' Gonzalez said. Bauman also worked for Gov. Gray Davis and insurance commissioner John Garamendi and as a consultant to several Assembly speakers, including Anthony Rendon of Los Angeles and Toni Atkins of San Diego. He is survived by his husband and partner of 42 years, Michael Andraychak, and his father and sister, Richard and Roya Bauman.
